Interactive Pop-Up Prototype
Budget: $1,500 – $3,000 USD
I’ve designed a product that springs to life at the tap of a phone or web button, and I need a talented maker to turn that idea into a fully functioning prototype. The core is a pop-up mechanism—whether you favor solenoids, springs, or a tiny geared motor, I’m open—as long as it rises smoothly, reliably, and safely. Control will come from a Raspberry Pi or Arduino (again, whichever you feel best suits the task), with clean wiring and firmware that listens for a remote trigger.
Alongside the hardware, I’ll need a very lightweight app or web page that exposes a simple trigger; bonus points if you can add basic status feedback without over-engineering. I’m happy to supply sketches and dimensions.
To keep the conversation focused, please share:
• Photos, CAD screenshots, or GitHub links that showcase your past electromechanical builds.
• A short outline of the pop-up concept you’d pursue and why.
• A line-item cost estimate (materials, labor, contingency) and the calendar time you’ll need from parts ordering to a bench-tested unit ready for shipping to me.
Deliverables I expect at hand-off:
1. The physical prototype packaged safely for transit.
2. Firmware source and clear wiring diagrams.
3. STL or CAD files for any custom parts.
4. The phone/web trigger app code with brief setup notes.
Once I review your proposal, we’ll finalise milestones, sign the NDA, and lock the schedule. I’m aiming for a straightforward, proof-of-concept build rather than a polished production unit, so focus on functionality first. If that sounds like a fit, let’s get building!
Alongside the hardware, I’ll need a very lightweight app or web page that exposes a simple trigger; bonus points if you can add basic status feedback without over-engineering. I’m happy to supply sketches and dimensions.
To keep the conversation focused, please share:
• Photos, CAD screenshots, or GitHub links that showcase your past electromechanical builds.
• A short outline of the pop-up concept you’d pursue and why.
• A line-item cost estimate (materials, labor, contingency) and the calendar time you’ll need from parts ordering to a bench-tested unit ready for shipping to me.
Deliverables I expect at hand-off:
1. The physical prototype packaged safely for transit.
2. Firmware source and clear wiring diagrams.
3. STL or CAD files for any custom parts.
4. The phone/web trigger app code with brief setup notes.
Once I review your proposal, we’ll finalise milestones, sign the NDA, and lock the schedule. I’m aiming for a straightforward, proof-of-concept build rather than a polished production unit, so focus on functionality first. If that sounds like a fit, let’s get building!